Faculty

Dr. Daniel May, assistant professor of mathematics at Black Hills State University, will converge the left and right brain Thursday when he presents a public lecture on math and poetry. The lecture, part of the Geek Speak series, will be held Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. in Jonas Hall room 110 on the BHSU campus.

Paper cranes, a self-portrait, the country of India, and sunlight describe four Black Hills State University art students’ pieces selected for the annual University Invitational exhibition in Sioux Falls. Yet, the artists’ stories intensify the impact of their work beyond a first look.

Dr. James Hess, professor of psychology and chair of the School of Behavioral Sciences at Black Hills State University, recently pledged a $1 million gift to BHSU to establish the School of Behavioral Sciences Make a Difference Initiative.

Dr. Courtney Huse Wika, assistant professor of English, will explore the past and present-day celebrations of Halloween during Thursday’s Geek Speak Lecture at Black Hills State University. A costume contest will follow the lecture.

Dr. David Berberick, assistant professor of music at Black Hills State University, will be featured at the Celebrating Accomplishment series, from noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 14 in the Clare and Josef Meier Hall, room 202.

Dr. Tim Steckline, Black Hills State University professor of speech, will offer his cultural and political critique of the products and ideology of the Walt Disney Corporation during this week’s Geek Speak lecture. The lecture titled “The Dark Mouse” will be held Thursday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. in room 110 of Jonas Hall on the BHSU campus.

The first-ever Black Hills State University “Beeline” drumline will debut at the BHSU football game Saturday, Oct. 18. The Beeline will first appear at the tailgate at 11:30 a.m. in the Young Center Parking Lot followed by cheers and cadences throughout the 1 p.m. football game against Adams State.

The BlackHills State University Office of Admissions will hold two open houses this fall, offering opportunities for new and potential students to tour campus, visit with professors and get a glimpse of college life. The open houses are set for Saturday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 15.

The Black Hills State University Concert Choir and Community Chorale open their 2014-2015 season in November with “A Baroque Choral Concert.” The concert is Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m. in the Clare and Josef Meier Hall on the BHSU campus.

John Glover’s affinity for peregrine falcons began in fifth grade during the years when this raptor was an endangered species due to widespread use of pesticides. More than 40 years later, Glover’s fondness for peregrines inspired a Black Hills State University video project capturing personal histories of some of the Great Plains’ most respected American Indians.

Black Hills State University hosts a “Tea at Three” discussion series to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The next discussion topic, The Search for Ethnic Identity, will be held Oct. 8 followed by Honoring Latino Veterans on Oct. 15. Both discussions are open to the public and will begin at 3 p.m. in BHSU’s Jonas Hall room 105.

On a map, Spearfish, S.D., and Ukraine are more than 5,000 miles apart. That distance will seem smaller on Wednesday when Black Hills State University presents a special edition radio show, “Multicultural Mosaics: Live on Ukraine.”

Dr. Chris McCart, assistant professor of outdoor education at Black Hills State University, will be featured at the Celebrating Accomplishment series, from noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 29 in the Clare and Josef Meier Hall, room 202.

Don Altmyer, professor of accounting at Black Hills State University, received the Individual Citation Award at the 2014 South Dakota Parks and Recreation Association (SDPRA) conference held last week in Spearfish.

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